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Antrix Corporation Limited, the commercial arm of Department of Space (DOS) was incorporated in September 1992 for the promotion and commercial exploration of products and services from the Indian Space Programme. Antrix markets space products and services to global customers, based on an impressive array of achievements and developments over past four decades in Indian space programme.

• Antrix draws upon its strength and the heritage from the experience and proven scientific achievements of the Indian Space Programme over the past four decades.

• An impressive array of achievements, capabilities and facilities.

• A demonstration of India's maturity in providing end to end programs in applications of Space Technology for national needs.

• Access to the resources of Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Space and the vibrant Indian industry that has grown in parallel, to handle technology problems